Former foreign secretary Albert del Rosario urged Filipinos to consider the West Philippine Sea as a primary concern in the 2022 elections, saying President Duterte is “tyrannically forcing Filipinos to be silent against China’s encroachment of Philippine territory and maritime entitlements.” Speaking at the Tapatan 1Sambayan virtual media forum on Thursday, Del Rosario said the West Philippine Sea is an important national and international issue that requires the attention and help of the entire nation.

Lee-Brago, P. (2021, July 19). 'West Phl Sea a primary concern in 2022 elections'. The Philippine Star, p. 2.